Long Live the Dead Man
Originally released in 1935. Long Live the Dead Man is a comedy film. directed by Martin Frič. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hugo Haas, Adina Mandlová, and Karel Hašler
Synopsis
Wealthy and ill Petr Kornel (Karel Hasler) is not pleased with the carousing lifestyle of his nephew. He stops supporting him financially and demands that he change his name. Out of gratitude Kornel bequeaths a substantial sum of money to his nurse Alice (Adina Mandlová) with the condition that she marries. Petr Suk (Hugo Haas), as the nephew is now named, visits the doctor. In the waiting room his X-ray is mistakenly switched with one of another patient's. On the basis of this he presently learns that he is seriously ill and has only one day of life left to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1935
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Meissner Film Prague
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Live the Dead Man about?
Wealthy and ill Petr Kornel (Karel Hasler) is not pleased with the carousing lifestyle of his nephew. He stops supporting him financially and demands that he change his name. Out of gratitude Korne...
Who directed Long Live the Dead Man?
Long Live the Dead Man was directed by Martin Frič.
How long is Long Live the Dead Man?
Long Live the Dead Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Long Live the Dead Man released?
Long Live the Dead Man was released on February 8, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Long Live the Dead Man?
The main cast of Long Live the Dead Man includes Hugo Haas, Adina Mandlová, Karel Hašler, Milada Gampeová, Václav Trégl.